NHTSA Recall # | 152820 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V650000 |
MFG Compaign # | N202314870 |
Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
Supplier | GMC |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SIERRA 1500 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Date of notification | 10/12/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/10/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/10/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/10/20 |
Report created | 22/10/20 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 42 |
Defect summary | General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 and 2020 chevrolet silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving. |
Consequence summary | If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash. |
Corrective action | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin december 2020. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267. Gm's number for this recall is n202314870. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |